this guy makes the best phone review in the internet. and if he didn't mention earlier, I didn't notice the intro/outro is from a smartphone . lol . 1020 is the best camera for smartphone available no doubt about that.
smokey267 I was positive at first, but now I actually dont know anymore. There are numerous little things here and there that annoy me, but a few major issues is causing me to rethink my purchase. The phone has begun to restart itself several times a day for no reason which make me miss calls (at least if you have a PIN code) and the battery performance is really poor. Even if I dont use the phone I still have to charge it every two days. The display is also a let down because the colors change fast if you change viewing angle ever so slightly plus it has a lot of lag in its refresh rate (if you scroll text on white background there are notable shadow trails). Camera is good though, even if its a bit slow at times.
malangope You have to charge your phone every two days? And unhappy? People have to charge their smartphone everyday and are very happy. Is this the first smartphone you ever purchased?
Mahmoud Alothman Ehm, I said even if i DONT USE it (i.e just have it on stand by). I've had several different smartphones and they have all lasted at least 5-6 days before giving up if I dont use them. Nowadays, though, I always close active apps and the battery performance on the Nokia is on par with most other phones (when I dont use it). There is some bug in some app that is causing the battery to drain very fast if I dont close everything.
Oh, I also figured out what was causing the phone to restart itself - it happens when I pair the phone to my car via bluetooth. Makes bluetooth pretty useless for me.
Nice review. Actually explained so well it raises the question why Nokia didn't think of adding a bigger battery to the phone itself and add another 200 mAh battery to the case instead of a meagre 1000 mAh.
This phone is great--just picked one up 10 days ago through ATT and with the WP 8.1 developer preview, I couldn't be happier. I also picked up the wireless charging case and the camera grip and both work just as described in this video. Based on the information I had available--that Nokia/MS is not likely to make a successor to this phone anytime soon, I decided to upgrade from the 920 to this phone mostly for the camera with my interest in photography in mind. Photo and video clarity is unsurpassed and WP 8.1 makes all the difference in the world. Both the 920 and 1020 are great smartphones with 8.1 running them. The camera can't be beat and the camera grip is awesome and the new OS is a huge improvement over WP 8.
I went to a att store for the first time since the iphone 4 came out in need of a new phone and immediately fell for this phone. I picked up the yellow phone with a white grip and am super impressed. Can't wait to take this phone/camera camping this summer!
I have used it for my Lumia 1020, but I'm wondering why the both batteries are drained very fast as I connected my Lumia to the camera. That's why now I prefer using my mobile phone power eventhough it is far from the practical way to hold them...
If you think of the Lumia 1020 as a camera that can make/take calls/tex,t this accessory should be a boon. What camera offers that functionality. Pretty cool.
I have the nokia lumia 920, and assuming that the 1020 is going to be around the same size, I can assure you that the "giant" phone is really not a problem. If anything, the weight and size makes if feel more solid than other phones. Also, the plastic case of the phone means you don't have to buy a case if you are a normal user, and a case on other smart phones would make them as big, if not bigger, than the nokia.
I like the grip - a very clever feature that improves your battery life overall and increases your likelihood of using it for photography -then charge over night. can you get RED?
hi i just buy this on amazon i asume this don t come pre cjharge i try to charge it and inmediatly the light flash only one time and thats all, donot flash again at all, i press the botton next to the four little led and nothing happen, does my grip came damage?
The 41mp is not for taking 41mp photos, the sensor uses all the pixels even if you choose smaller sizes, for example if you take a 8mp shot the camera will get full 41mp and the reduce the image to a 8mp size, so it will be way better than a normal 8mp. Thats basically how it works.
The camera grip for the 1020 is a deal maker. Others I am looking forward to are the Note 3 and Z30. 1020 isnt in Australia yet and my carrier Optus say they aren't going to pick it up.
That's crazy, I'm a power user (I mostly watch videos over Wifi) and my 920 lasts a good 5-6 hours with the power saving mode turned no. It wasn't enough for me so I got a Brando Power Bank for my 920 and now my 920 lasts like 10 hours. There are accessories available to extend your battery you just have to look.
Like I said Im a power user, after using like phone heavily watching back to back movies, games, heavy internet etc) it lasts 5-6 with the power saving mode off. There has to be a reason why your Lumia drained so fast, did you ever use the power saving mode ? If I use my 920 casually with the power saving mode on, my 920 lasts 1-2 days. Maybe your Lumia was just defective, it happens.
I sent back a 1020 which was draining the battery fast. The new one is fine and lasts over a day. It may be background apps have you checked the battery saver app?
You can tell it was shot with the Lumia. The white balance changes at least 3 times during the outro. :/ When is Nokia going to address this issue? The 808 did not have this problems and the video was unbelievable.
Nokia's choice (Windows) were great already.It was easy to use..fast although within dual-core processors only...android needs at least quad-core for full managenent.Anyway,they focused on camera.So,buy if you want.Knock it off if you dislike.
I have an Android device in daily use right now and it does lag sometimes. Reason: poor programming in some applications. Device: 1.9 GHz 4-core (S4 Active) None of the Samsungware of Googleware lags in any way.
I see this 41 mp camera thing as just a marketing trick. There is absolutely no need for that camera and mp isn't the only thing that makes a camera good.
Holy cow batman. That is a good camera! Nokia still has their niche! Shame its on Bindows phone platform. The other thing I have noticed is the entire thing; hardware, software and accessories is geared towards it being an awesome camera....then they leave out an expansion card slot???!!! What are they smoking?
Yes. Nokia makes awesome smartphones and their build quality is the best in the business. WP8 is great and will just become even better with time. No. The problem is that you and other Fandroids don't STFU about Nokia should run Android.
I've been using my 1020 to take product photos for my ecommerce site. They are turning out fantastic.
this guy makes the best phone review in the internet.
and if he didn't mention earlier, I didn't notice the intro/outro is from a smartphone . lol . 1020 is the best camera for smartphone available no doubt about that.
Thanks for the review. I have a NOKIA N8 and I am thinking about getting the NOKIA 1020.
The 1020 seems legit. I ordered it two days ago. Cant wait for it to arrive in the mail!
What are your thoughts on the phone so far I ordered it a few hours ago due to be delivered tomorrow morning
smokey267 I was positive at first, but now I actually dont know anymore. There are numerous little things here and there that annoy me, but a few major issues is causing me to rethink my purchase. The phone has begun to restart itself several times a day for no reason which make me miss calls (at least if you have a PIN code) and the battery performance is really poor. Even if I dont use the phone I still have to charge it every two days. The display is also a let down because the colors change fast if you change viewing angle ever so slightly plus it has a lot of lag in its refresh rate (if you scroll text on white background there are notable shadow trails). Camera is good though, even if its a bit slow at times.
malangope You have to charge your phone every two days? And unhappy? People have to charge their smartphone everyday and are very happy. Is this the first smartphone you ever purchased?
Mahmoud Alothman Ehm, I said even if i DONT USE it (i.e just have it on stand by). I've had several different smartphones and they have all lasted at least 5-6 days before giving up if I dont use them. Nowadays, though, I always close active apps and the battery performance on the Nokia is on par with most other phones (when I dont use it). There is some bug in some app that is causing the battery to drain very fast if I dont close everything.
Oh, I also figured out what was causing the phone to restart itself - it happens when I pair the phone to my car via bluetooth. Makes bluetooth pretty useless for me.
That black case just makes that thing gorgeous
Nice review. Actually explained so well it raises the question why Nokia didn't think of adding a bigger battery to the phone itself and add another 200 mAh battery to the case instead of a meagre 1000 mAh.
I just saw Michaels video tribute to computational photography phones and Nokia 1020. Hello Pocket now in 2023!
Just ordered on on ebay, some screen burn, $80, can't wait!
This phone is great--just picked one up 10 days ago through ATT and with the WP 8.1 developer preview, I couldn't be happier. I also picked up the wireless charging case and the camera grip and both work just as described in this video. Based on the information I had available--that Nokia/MS is not likely to make a successor to this phone anytime soon, I decided to upgrade from the 920 to this phone mostly for the camera with my interest in photography in mind. Photo and video clarity is unsurpassed and WP 8.1 makes all the difference in the world. Both the 920 and 1020 are great smartphones with 8.1 running them. The camera can't be beat and the camera grip is awesome and the new OS is a huge improvement over WP 8.
Michael just makes the best videos on pocket now!
Amazing that this video is shot with a phone. The sound quality is fantastic.
I went to a att store for the first time since the iphone 4 came out in need of a new phone and immediately fell for this phone. I picked up the yellow phone with a white grip and am super impressed. Can't wait to take this phone/camera camping this summer!
Hey Michael, when you say filmed with the Nokia Lumia 1020, do you mean sound as well? Or did you use a separate microphone?
The intro looks so good; it's the same as your usual pro camera
How big are the pictures taken with the 1020? Is 32GB enough for a more then occasional picture taker?
Is there a cable/switch for the shutter?
Did you use the Lumia 1020 tripod for it aswell? Or do you know if it is a stable tripod? Good video by the way :)
My next phone a 1020, Note 3 or Z30 Aristo?
Best reviewer ever + nice hair cut
Good evening Michael! I just wanted to ask you if there is a sync tool from Microsoft / Nokia for the Lumia 1020 which is compatible for Mac OS X ?
When is the Pureview 1020 shorts review cooming? And where can I buy them? Will they have carrier branding and bloat? ;)
I have used it for my Lumia 1020, but I'm wondering why the both batteries are drained very fast as I connected my Lumia to the camera. That's why now I prefer using my mobile phone power eventhough it is far from the practical way to hold them...
whats the wallpaper at 1:53?
If you think of the Lumia 1020 as a camera that can make/take calls/tex,t this accessory should be a boon. What camera offers that functionality. Pretty cool.
Michael Fisher - greatest reviewer I'd ever seen
This guy makes the best reviews!
Haha, liked the video but I was wondering..... What is the name of those glasses? It looks likes "GUNNAR Optiks", but which model?
is this grip wireless charging aswell?
no
Dude Your Videos Are Always Awesome
I have the nokia lumia 920, and assuming that the 1020 is going to be around the same size, I can assure you that the "giant" phone is really not a problem. If anything, the weight and size makes if feel more solid than other phones. Also, the plastic case of the phone means you don't have to buy a case if you are a normal user, and a case on other smart phones would make them as big, if not bigger, than the nokia.
Keep the good job up of providing the latest updates!!! Kudos Mike!!!
I like the grip - a very clever feature that improves your battery life overall and increases your likelihood of using it for photography -then charge over night. can you get RED?
Can you make a video of the defects of the Nokia Lumia 1020
Ma cosa costa e dove si trova
i want this where to buy it???
ad org malaysia sni?dmna bleh dpt case camera grip tu ??
where i buy this.. accessories
hi i just buy this on amazon i asume this don t come pre cjharge i try to charge it and inmediatly the light flash only one time and thats all, donot flash again at all, i press the botton next to the four little led and nothing happen, does my grip came damage?
Your voice is so pleasing to ears. It's like listening songs :)
The 41mp is not for taking 41mp photos, the sensor uses all the pixels even if you choose smaller sizes, for example if you take a 8mp shot the camera will get full 41mp and the reduce the image to a 8mp size, so it will be way better than a normal 8mp. Thats basically how it works.
The camera grip for the 1020 is a deal maker. Others I am looking forward to are the Note 3 and Z30. 1020 isnt in Australia yet and my carrier Optus say they aren't going to pick it up.
Is the Nokia 1020 better than the Samsung mini
zoom
That's crazy, I'm a power user (I mostly watch videos over Wifi) and my 920 lasts a good 5-6 hours with the power saving mode turned no. It wasn't enough for me so I got a Brando Power Bank for my 920 and now my 920 lasts like 10 hours. There are accessories available to extend your battery you just have to look.
Like I said Im a power user, after using like phone heavily watching back to back movies, games, heavy internet etc) it lasts 5-6 with the power saving mode off. There has to be a reason why your Lumia drained so fast, did you ever use the power saving mode ? If I use my 920 casually with the power saving mode on, my 920 lasts 1-2 days. Maybe your Lumia was just defective, it happens.
why not snap photos with and without the case
does the camera Grib comes with a tripod when you buy it?
no haha
It's 2020 and Nokia was doing some vodoo with cameras 6 years ago. Pretty epic
This video being filmed with 1020 is indeed impressive
the stereo mic in this phone ain't no joke!
I like it, looks like something I would buy if i had the phone. Thanks for the video
Just bought the phone and case, cannot wait to use it 😭
i always see iron man everytime i see this guy . . . best pocketnow reviewer!
Does that sign behind him mean a pacemaker will probably stop if I enter the room?
Who is came from future 2019 👽👽👽👽👽 😂😂
2020👽
After launch of galaxy s20 ultra with bigger comparable sensor to nokia👽
saurabh rana well. There is still the Nokia 808 to beat ;-)
hell....why is youtube suddenly giving me all old nokia reviews??
Hello from 2021 lol
I mean the both batteries even drained faster anytime I put the lumia into its camera grip. What's wrong with my camera grip?
I sent back a 1020 which was draining the battery fast. The new one is fine and lasts over a day. It may be background apps have you checked the battery saver app?
You can tell it was shot with the Lumia. The white balance changes at least 3 times during the outro. :/ When is Nokia going to address this issue? The 808 did not have this problems and the video was unbelievable.
By making the best phone on the market??
Yeah that is an option I could do but might just go with the 5s if verizon doesn't have another new lumia phone.
That makes sense now - I can use Lumia 920, as my phone, and 1020 as camera.
Dam that's some good HD video recording for a phone, I never would have known
Beauty comes and style follows.
This is an excellent review!
While you are using the camera with the grip on, someone's calls you.
Can you talk? Wouldn't the microphone be blocked?
Darude - Sandstorm
Thanks for this review. It was well done and informative.
2020. This phone still beast!!!
Aww! I knew it was 1020. That's why you look good in this video than your other reviews!!! hahaha.
the ABSOLUTE best Mobile phone in market NOKIA LUMIA 1020 !!
The camera grip is enough to motivate me to get the 1020, get out on my bike to take happy snaps.
the Grip Accessory does impress me a lot !
I want something like this for the iPhone
that monster have 41 mp?
Dat is amaizing, once U got it, no more worries abt the pictures to be taken.
I like the way you explain things, Mike.
Keep on sharing.
Ignore the troll.
leave everything aside firstly tell me about your glasses
I love them.......
Gunnar gaming glasses.
My brothers birthday was the day before this video
Nokia's choice (Windows) were great already.It was easy to use..fast although within dual-core processors only...android needs at least quad-core for full managenent.Anyway,they focused on camera.So,buy if you want.Knock it off if you dislike.
Bought this today. Such an awesome phone :D
Wow didn't even notice it was being recorded with the 1020 😱
Hey I'm from future (2020) and this phone is still in its class👽
A must have! Good review.
Nice video quality from Nokia Lumia 1020
a must have!!! im a photographer and oh yes... it makes the phone not a phone, but a camera with a phone.. lol
That's not a phone, that's a camera that can do anything.
There's special shorts for this?! That's cool though.
Nokia 1020 finland is best or not
2:27, Hahaha outro, I really don't think that's a word Michel but it should be!!
I have a Nokia 3315 this phone is EPIC BRO
I have an Android device in daily use right now and it does lag sometimes.
Reason: poor programming in some applications.
Device: 1.9 GHz 4-core (S4 Active)
None of the Samsungware of Googleware lags in any way.
You should film all your videos with the Lumia 1020. :D
graphic intro music is way loud on all your videos
try put s4 zoom in pocket it possible or not...lol
I see this 41 mp camera thing as just a marketing trick. There is absolutely no need for that camera and mp isn't the only thing that makes a camera good.
It's the same price as Samsung flip cover window thing... but for a bunch of clear reasons, this is actually worth it.
couldn't wait for next iron man series.. :D
internet explorer?
watch it online.
Thank alot, this is really useful.
Lolz! Haven't you been paying attention to HTC?
you filmed with the nokia 1020 i couldn't tell at the end
Holy cow batman. That is a good camera! Nokia still has their niche! Shame its on Bindows phone platform.
The other thing I have noticed is the entire thing; hardware, software and accessories is geared towards it being an awesome camera....then they leave out an expansion card slot???!!! What are they smoking?
Yes. Nokia makes awesome smartphones and their build quality is the best in the business. WP8 is great and will just become even better with time.
No. The problem is that you and other Fandroids don't STFU about Nokia should run Android.
oh look, you can also make phone calls with that camera !! :D